Cycling, is one of those sports that is just SO GOOD for your health. Strength, endurance, low load bearing, Works whole body, gets you out in the fresh air, but how many of you think about wearing arch support insoles or CUSTOM MADE ORTHOTICS in your CYCLING SHOES. Its not a new thing, however it be ‘the thing’ that makes all the difference to your experience on a bike.
We generally make orthotics for cycling shoes that fit onto clip in peddles although they can also be worn in normal shoes, depending upon the template you chose. Cycling shoes often for versitility have a general insole, that leaves a gap between the the sole of the shoe and your foot – eg the space between your arch, and rightly so, as we all have different shape feet. With this in mind however, some people may feel that they require a little more out of their cycling shoe.
Myself, as a keen cyclist found that once I started wearing a more custom made insole with arch-fit support, I felt so much more comfortable and connected with my bike. Historically clients have also found benefits in one or more of the following:
Using state of the art technology we are able to produce the PHITS range of 3D PRINT custom made orthotics with templates especially designed for cycling. If you think that this is something that would benefit you. We are happy to discuss your cycling needs at Coastal Podiatry. For more information contact us at:
info@coastalpodiatry.co.uk and 07748 142169